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Rider Name: Kyle Strait

Nickname: Teddy, Supersize, Kayodic

Birthdate: April 4, 1987

Nationality: American

Currently Lives: Redlands, California

Events: Freeride, Downhill, 4X, Dirt Jump, Slopestyle

How long have you been riding: Since I was 2 years old! 16 years ago.

Started Cycling: Racing since 1998

Favorite Race / Event: Probably Rampage, or District Ride, but I also like Fort William’s Downhill.

Favorite Ride / Trail / Line: Deer Valley, Utah; Durango, Colorado; and Whistler, BC.

Most Memorable Event / victory: For sure it was winning the Red Bull Rampage last year.

Achievements – Titles:
1st 2004 Red Bull Rampage
3rd Junior World Downhill Championships 2004
1st Red Bull Ride To The Lake 2004
3rd Red Bull District Ride 2005

Goals: Improvement across the board. I'd be stoked with a podium in 4X at World Cup, a top 10 in Downhill World Cup, a win at Crankworx and more podiums in the European Slopestyle events. I also want to focus on South American urban races.

What motivates you: Knowing I get to ride for a living, it’s the coolest thing, to earn your living doing something you love. Plus, I just want to be the best I possibly can, so I keeping reaching for better results.

Training tips or tricks: That’s secret, but the main thing is to remember to enjoy what you do!

Current Gas Powered Vehicle/s: 1969 Lincoln Continental, and a Toyota Tacoma.

What’s on the IPOD or Favorite Music: Changes everyday, sometimes I’m in an 80’s mood, then it’s D12, Snoop, Tool, 311, all sorts of stuff.

Favorite Websites: www.camzink.com, www.myspace.com, www.pinkbike.com, and of course, www.kylestrait.com !

Favorite food: Sushi, sushi, sushi, and fish tacos.

Hobbies other than cycling: Motocross and snowboarding

Pets: Nothing right now.

Favorite place to visit: Europe and Canada

Favorite movie/s: Team America, Napoleon Dynamite, and American Beauty

Secret: I’m actually not as shy as most people think I am when they meet me, but it does take me a while to be the real me with someone…so don’t freak out if I’m quiet when you meet me the first time, I’m not arrogant, just a bit shy at first!